Tessa Thompson is bringing Raven Leilani's <em>Luster</em> to HBO.

Tessa Thompson is bringing Raven Leilani's Luster to HBO.

By Dan Sheehan | October 25, 2021

Watching a Magazine, Reading a Movie: On Wes Anderson’s <em>The French Dispatch</em>

Watching a Magazine, Reading a Movie: On Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch

In Which Olivia Rutigliano “Reads” the Director’s Oeuvre

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 22, 2021

Why Samuel L. Jackson Was Expelled From Morehouse College

Why Samuel L. Jackson Was Expelled From Morehouse College

The Iconic Actor on His Time as Politically-Conscious Student at the Acclaimed HBCU

By Gavin Edwards | October 22, 2021

Why <em>Arrival</em> Looks So Different After COVID-19

Why Arrival Looks So Different After COVID-19

Ilana Masad in Conversation with Mychal Denzel Smith on Open Form

By Open Form | October 21, 2021

Watch the trailer for a new documentary about Kurt Vonnegut, with footage spanning decades.

Watch the trailer for a new documentary about Kurt Vonnegut, with footage spanning decades.

By Walker Caplan | October 20, 2021

How <em>Survivor</em> Uses the Threat of Hunger to Sow Chaos and Disruption

How Survivor Uses the Threat of Hunger to Sow Chaos and Disruption

Sallie Tisdale on the Manipulative Tactics of Reality TV and Tone-Deaf Food Challenges

By Sallie Tisdale | October 20, 2021

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Finding Freedom from the Chokehold of Modern Capitalism in <em>Nomadland</em>

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Sara Zarr on the Allure of a Minimalist Life

By Sara Zarr | October 15, 2021

José Vadi on Race and Class Politics in <em>The Fugitive</em>

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In Conversation with Mychal Denzel Smith on the Open Form Podcast

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Uzo Aduba is leading a new book club for all of Netflix's literary adaptations.

Uzo Aduba is leading a new book club for all of Netflix's literary adaptations.

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Another Don DeLillo adaptation is coming—with Jez Butterworth adapting.

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A Brief Survey of Men Having Opinions About What Women Are Reading

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Sophie Vershbow on Condescension, Guiltless Pleasure, and Inf*n*te J*st

By Sophie Vershbow | October 8, 2021

The creator of <em>Midnight Mass</em> is now adapting Poe's <em>Fall of the House of Usher</em>.

The creator of Midnight Mass is now adapting Poe's Fall of the House of Usher.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 7, 2021

Sue Grafton’s alphabet series will be adapted for TV—despite her family’s

Sue Grafton’s alphabet series will be adapted for TV—despite her family’s "blood oath."

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